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Trump says meeting pope 'honour of a lifetime'

Trump says meeting pope 'honour of a lifetime'

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The Pope meets Donald Trump at the Vatican

The pair have clashed over several issues in the past including migration, rampant capitalism and global warming.

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Swiss Guard swears in 40 new recruits

The world’s oldest standing army has 40 new members after a Swiss Guard swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican.

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Pope to strengthen ties with Islam during Egypt trip

Catholics in Egypt make up less than 1% of the population, but Pope Francis wants to strengthen dialogue between religions.

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Pope's TED talk calls for humility

Pope Francis' surprise TED talk carries a message of warning to the powerful.

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Pope Benedict XVI toasts his 90th birthday with a pint

Pope Emeritus Benedict celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday (April 17) in the garden of his residence in the Vatican.

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Pope condemns deadly attack on Syrian convoy in Easter message

Referring to the blast near Aleppo which killed more than 100 people, Francis said Syrians were the "victims of a war that does not cease to sow horror and death."

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Security tightened in Rome ahead of Pope's Easter message

Security has been increased all over Rome for Easter following recent international terror attacks.

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Good Friday: Pope leads 'Way of the Cross' service at Colosseum

Pope Francis raised the themes of shame and hope as he led the traditional ‘Way of the Cross’ service at Rome’s Colosseum, late on Good Friday.

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Pope washes prisoners' feet in Holy Week ritual

Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of inmates at a jail housing Mafia turncoats on Thursday, again putting his own stamp on a traditional Holy Week ritual.

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Pope tells EU leaders not to forget founding values of bloc

The Pope spoke to EU leaders on the eve of a summit marking the 60th anniversary of the bloc's founding document

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Pope tells EU leaders not to forget founding values of bloc

The Pope spoke to EU leaders on the eve of a summit marking the 60th anniversary of the EU's founding document

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Abuse victim quits Pope's child protection panel

The last abuse victim on the Pope's child protection panel, Marie Collins quits, launching a stinging attack on the Vatican's administration

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The Pope and the circus

On Wednesday Pope Francis was treated to a brief performance by the Rony Rollers Circus troupe in Saint Peter’s Square at the end of his weekly audience.

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Pope backs Native Americans in Dakota Access Pipeline row

Pope issues support for Native Americans in Dakota Access Pipeline row

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Vatican invites China to organ trafficking summit

The Vatican was forced to defend its decision to invite China to a conference on organ trafficking despite the country's murky recent-past regarding the issue

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Rome church becomes homeless shelter in freezing weather

Charities have been calling on people to help those affected by the cold, resulting in donations and many volunteers coming forward

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New Palestinian embassy opened in the Vatican

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also had an audience with Pope Francis, with discussions on how peace can be achieved

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Bawling babies get breastfed in the Sistine Chapel

Pope Francis has baptised 28 infants in the Sistine Chapel, telling their mothers to feel free to breastfeed them if they cried.

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Vatican: a pray and a Big Mac!

A new McDonald’s fast food restaurant which opened last week near the Apostolic Palace has drawn criticism from some local restaurant owners and residents.